ELEVATED SALON DESIGN

A cozy hair salon with three style stations featuring large, arched mirrors with rattan frames, beige upholstered chairs, and wooden drawers. The decor includes woven hanging light fixtures, a shelf with various pots, a potted plant, and a decorative wall mirror.
A cozy hair salon or spa with two white washbasins for hair washing, placed on beige chairs with cushions. The wall behind features bohemian decor, including a large woven wall hanging, two wooden shelves with brown bottles, small potted plants, and woven baskets. A large green potted plant sits on the floor, and a dried palm leaf decorates the space. Warm lighting from a wicker pendant lamp adds to the relaxing ambiance.
A modern salon with three green salon chairs in front of three large mirrors on a white brick wall.
Three pink salon chairs, each with a white sink and faucet, lined up against a plain beige wall.
A hair salon with three green chairs in front of tall mirrors, with a brick wall and a black shelf with bottles in the background.

At Salon Design Solutions, we specialise in hair and beauty salon interior design across New Zealand, creating serene, stylish, and highly functional spaces for hair salons, beauty clinics, barbers and spa environments. Our expert Auckland based team blends aesthetic vision with practical salon flow, layout planning and bespoke furniture solutions to craft interiors that elevate client comfort and reflect your brand identity. From boho-inspired retreats to minimalist spa havens, we design custom salon spaces where your business and clients truly thrive.

A beige massage or treatment room with a treatment bed, a wooden cabinet with a sink and mirror, a small table with a vase of dried flowers, open shelving with towels and ceramics, and decorative dried plants.

ABOUT ME

Kristelle Basson is a New Zealand salon design specialist with more than a decade of experience across the hair and beauty industry, including salon operations, business development, salon furniture, and interior design. Beginning her career on the salon floor, she developed an in-depth understanding of the stylist–client relationship and the impact that thoughtful, functional design has on daily workflow and client experience.

Kristelle went on to lead and grow the New Zealand division of a major international salon furniture brand, becoming known for her strong design eye, deep industry insight, and commitment to helping salon owners create profitable, efficient spaces. Her expertise in salon layouts, 3D planning, and custom furniture solutions positioned her as a trusted advisor to salons nationwide.

Driven by her passion for beautiful, purpose-built interiors, Kristelle founded Salon Design Solutions, a company dedicated to transforming hair salons, beauty clinics, barbers, and spa environments across New Zealand. Her unique blend of creative vision, commercial strategy, and hands-on industry experience allows her to design spaces that elevate brand identity, enhance functionality, and support long-term business growth.

Today, Kristelle is a respected consultant for salon owners seeking expert guidance in salon interior design, layout planning, and complete fit-out support — helping them create spaces where both clients and teams thrive.

Modern reception area with a wooden desk, white marble wall, potted plant, and office supplies.

  • Design & Vision - "Salon Design Solutions turned my empty space into a dream salon. They understood exactly what I wanted and created a design that is both stylish and practical. My clients always comment on how beautiful the space feels."

  • Professional Service - "The team made the whole process so easy. From the initial mood boards to choosing furniture and managing delivery, everything was smooth and professional. I never felt stressed, and the results speak for themselves."

  • Quality & Functionality - "The furniture quality is outstanding — our chairs and basins are not only beautiful but comfortable and durable. It’s clear Salon Design Solutions only works with trusted suppliers. We’ve had nothing but positive feedback from clients."